Narcotics

Introduction

Narcotics are substances and preparations that are addictive. They include cocaine, cannabis and morphine, for example. Certain narcotics such as morphine may also be used as therapeutic agents. Packs of approved narcotics are marked with a special sticker. The Ordinance on Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances lists the narcotics that are prohibited in FL, but also those that are permitted as therapeutic agents.

Note on the supply of narcotics for the treatment of narcotic addicts

These narcotics may only be supplied to doctors with a license for substitution therapy. Pharmacies and wholesalers can request a list of these doctors by sending an e-mail to amtsaerztlicherdienst@llv.li.

Schengen - Sick travelers

When traveling abroad, a maximum quantity of narcotics corresponding to the duration of treatment of 30 days may be carried. For longer stays, treatment must be supervised by a doctor in the destination country and the medication must be obtained locally.

The Schengen Agreement comes into force for Liechtenstein on December 19, 2011.

Sick travelers who wish to travel to a country that is bound by one of the Schengen Association Agreements are entitled to a certificate from their attending physician containing the necessary information as proof of treatment with narcotics. A separate certificate is required for each prescribed medicine containing narcotics. No certificate is required for travel to Switzerland due to the customs treaty.

The certificate must be completed and certified by the pharmacist who dispenses the medicinal products containing narcotics on the basis of the medical prescription. The pharmacist must immediately send a copy of the notarized certificate to the Office of Public Health.

Treating physicians who are authorized to self-dispense and who dispense the prescribed medication themselves must complete the certificate in full and send a copy to the Office of Public Health without delay.

The certificate is valid for a maximum of 30 days.